In close co-operation with Pumpart System, Gaplast has further developed the ‘TubAirfree’ technology. The result is a metal-free dispensing system that is particularly suitable for low-viscosity and sensitive formulations and ensures controlled dosing. This ‘TubAirfree’ packaging not only protects the contents, it also enables the tube to be emptied almost completely so that not a … Read more
Did you know that laminate tubes are indispensable for a successful start to the day? Shower gel, shampoo, toothpaste, shaving gel, body lotion, make-up and hand cream – most of these products are packaged in laminate tubes for a reason – tubes made of PBL or ABL laminate offer comfortable handling, are insensitive to moisture, and are easy to open and close again. They are flexible, unbreakable and portioning is easy.
Albéa Group announces today its latest organizational changes, after two volatile years. Francois Tassart is appointed CEO of the Albéa Group, overseeing all activities from Tubes, Cosmetics & Fragrance and Corporate, in addition to his role as CEO Albéa Cosmetics & Fragrance. Barbara de Saint-Aubin, formerly General Manager of Tubes EMEA becomes CEO of Albéa … Read more
The European tube market remained stable in 2023 despite adverse conditions. Deliveries by tube manufacturers organised in the european tube manufacturers association (etma) remained at the previous year’s level with a total volume of just under 11.9 billion units. The most important end user markets developed differently. While deliveries to the dental care sector increased … Read more
Cosmogen’s Needle Tube brings to Dior’s Capture Totale Hyalushot the surgical precision of an aluminium applicator “inspired by professionals and as fine as a needle to target every wrinkle and remove them”. Effectiv on 8 areas of the face: Worry lines, frown lines, rabbit lines, smile lines, bar code and smoker’s lines, marionette lines, tear … Read more
The European tube market remained stable in 2023 despite adverse conditions. Deliveries by tube manufacturers organised in the european tube manufacturers association (etma) remained at the previous year’s level with a total volume of just under 11.9 billion units. The most important end user markets developed differently. While deliveries to the dental care sector increased … Read more
Quadpack’s Wanderer features a unique flow control disc, which disrupts the flow of the product. By applying pressure to the tube, the formula enters the pipette and ‘wanders’ around the disc’s circuit, giving the consumer better control. A slanted tip facilitates direct application to targeted small areas, with visibly separated drops. What makes it even … Read more
COSMOGEN’s “Maxi Squeeze Refill” has arrived. Designed to be completely separable, the packs with applicator and ON/ OFF patented closing system of the Maxi Squeeze’n range now have their refill, adaptable to all applicators. www.cosmogen.fr
Neopac has earned a Hungaropack Award from the Hungarian Association of Packaging & Materials Handling. The distinction was bestowed for a novel digitally printed tube developed by Neopac for Herbária, a leading Hungary-based herbal products company. For Herbária’s popular Marigold Balm, Neopac utilised its sophisticated digital print technology so that smaller, customised runs can be … Read more
The company introduces the 250ml ultra lightweight Smoothie bottle. The bottle is innovative as it’s saving 50% material compared to conventional bottles the same size. The specific combination of bionic design and extrusion-technique make this bottle very unique, without compromising on functionality. The packaging material is 100% recyclable as well. www.bakic.com
German manufacturers of tubes and aluminium aerosol cans are currently enjoying good market conditions. This is being overshadowed, however, by increases in the price of raw materials and consumables, which are substantial in some cases. The price of oil has risen by about 20 per cent since June 2017 and the price of aluminium has … Read more
In the first half of 2017, the total number of tubes delivered by all manufacturers which are members of the european tube manufacturers association (Etma) amounted to nearly 5.4 billion. This mid-year figure is two percent higher than the corresponding figure in 2016. Aluminium tubes put in an above-average performance, having increased by a good … Read more
Tu-Plast Tubeproducing, the Hungarian subsidiary of the tube and tin manufacturer Hoffmann Neopac, will be known as Neopac Hungary from 1 July 2017 onwards. The Hungarian company has belonged to the Swiss business, Hoffmann Neopac, since 2005 and was independently run up until a few years ago. CEO Mark Aegler about the name change, “in … Read more
Albéa has acquired 100% of the shareholding of Scandolara Tub-Est s.r.o, which operates a laminate tubes facility in Levice, Slovakia. Scandolara Tub-Est serves global and regional brands across Europe, primarily in the oral care market. Its 130 people achieved sales of circa €20 million in 2015. The plant holds multiple ISO certifications. Thus, Albéa now … Read more
The gala dinner at the end of the World Tube Congress 2016 organised by Etma (the European tube manufacturers association) to mark the 175th anniversary of the tube’s invention provided the setting for the presentation of this year’s winners of the Tube of the Year competition. Some 150 participants and guests from the whole process … Read more
The European Tube Manufacturers Association, Etma, hosted the World Tube Congress in Berlin at the beginning of June to mark the 175th anniversary of the discovery of the tube by the American John Goffe Rand. The 130 participants were not only representatives from almost all important tube manufacturers but also global specialists and companies from … Read more
This year the jury which selected the winner tubes of this year’s Tube of the Year 2016 contest did not only consist of industry experts and Etma* representatives but also included packaging journalists such as COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss. 33 entries had to be evaluated in the categories aluminium tubes, laminate tubes, plastic tubes and … Read more
Some ten years after becoming majority shareholder in Tu-Plast Ltd. based in Debrecen, Hungary, sales of the company’s cosmetics products are being consolidated under the leadership of Michael Aringhoff. He has been working at Hoffmann Neopac since 2010 and has considerable experience as a key account manager and as head of sales support. Attila Békési, … Read more
Despite experiencing difficult economic conditions, European tube production remained stable in the first half of 2015. The member companies of Etma, the European tube manufacturers association, reported almost the same total production in the first six months of the current year as was reported for the first half of 2014. “Production remained at the previous … Read more
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M&H Plastics, part of the RPC Group of companies, has developed its tube range to include an orientated tear-off strip cap for brands that require tamper evidence and enhanced security.
